intro to advanced plm capabilities in aras innovator
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Introduction to some of the Advanced Capabilities available in Aras Innovator (there's lots more than this as well, but this will get you started)TRANSCRIPT
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ACE 2011 International
Introduction toIntroduction toAdvanced Capabilities
Rob McAveney
300 Brickstone SquareSuite 904
Andover, MA 01810
Rob McAveney
Director of Product Management
aras.com
Andover, MA 01810
[978] 691‐8900
www.aras.com
Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved.
Aras
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Aras Innovator®
Modern XML Web framework for buildingEnterprise Applications“Model‐Based Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)” – Gartner
Initial Installation includesInitial Installation includes3 business‐ready solutions, and access to a suite of
it l ticommunity solutions
Aras Innovator is a SOAAras Innovator is a SOA(Web Services) with 100% of functionality available through SOAP + XML
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SOAP + XML
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Aras Program Management
Aras Out‐of‐The‐Box SolutionsAras Program Management• New Product Project Portfolio• Executive Dashboards• Phase‐based Programs• Milestones & Deliverables
Aras Product EngineeringBill Of M i l [BOM]
• Actions, Tasks, Activities• Project Templates
• Bill Of Materials [BOM]• Engineering Change Management• Approved Vendor Lists• Substitutes & Alternates• Design‐to‐Goal
Aras Quality Planning• Failure Mode Effects Analysis [FMEA]• Failure Mode Effects Analysis [FMEA]• Inspection & Test Control Plans• Process Flow Diagrams• Critical Part Characteristics
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Comprehensive Functionality Simple Consistent Screens
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Community Solutions• Requirements Management• Requirements Management
• CMMI
• Lean
l• Quality Systems
• Environmental Compliance
• Part and Lot Traceability
• Incoming Inspection
• Variant Configurator
•Work Instructions & Routings
• Training & Skills Tracking
• Tooling Calibration and PM
• CAD Integrationsg
• ERP Integrations
• ITIL
• . . .
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Applying BPM, PLM and CM to Development, Quality, Manufacturing…
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All Solutions based on Shared Services
Common Shared Services• Structure Managementg• BPM• Classification• Access Control• Lifecycle State Management• Document Management• Activity Workflow• Dashboards• Reporting• Libraries and Templates• Federation• Versioning
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Simplifies Development and Customizing
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Adding Community Solutions
Download from Aras website1
Install using the Import Utility2
Start using the solution!3
Add new features quickly and easily
Benefit from others’ solutions
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No cost for open source solutions
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Extending Solutions
Add new data to be tracked1
Position in the Form Editor2
Deploy!3
Track data important to your business
Graphically design your own forms
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No programming needed
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Extending Processes
Add a new process step1
Assign to a user / group / role2
Deploy!3
Model your own business processes
Design processes graphically
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No programming required
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Role‐based User Interface
Reorganize navigation links1
Create custom forms2
Deploy!3
Simplify the user experience
Create forms for customers and suppliers
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No programming needed
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Classification
Create classes and properties1
Create custom forms2
Deploy!3
Build detailed part and document libraries
Easily manage class‐specific information
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Vary lifecycles, forms, etc. by class
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Internationalization
Download Language Packs1
Configure multilingual data2
Deploy!3
Single server supports many languages
Date and number formats match locale
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Define your own multilingual fields
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Notification
User notifications
EmailsEmails
Keep users informed of work to be done
Push important administrative messages
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Target delivery to users / groups / roles
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Workflow
Infinite LoopingRepeat activities as many times as necessary
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Useful for update/review cycles
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Workflow
Dynamically Assigned RolesAutomatic inclusion of ‘right’ person depending on class
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Simplifies complex approval structures
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Workflow
BranchingActivate multiple parallel activities
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Interactive voting or automatic splits based on rules
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Workflow
Voting WeightsAssign weights to different users / groups / roles
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Unanimous, majority rules, executive privilege, etc, etc
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Workflow
System ActivitiesAutomatically executes business logic, methods
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Trigger integration logic
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Workflow
SubflowsSeparate large processes into smaller pieces
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Reuse common processes
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Workflow
Model complex business processes
Powerful business process management
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Track history and extract process metrics
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Custom Business Logic
Rich event model
Form opened Event Logic
Field edited
Item updated
LogicEvent
Item updated
Workflow vote Logic
LogicEvent
EventWorkflow vote
User logout Logic
Event
EventServer, client and system events
Validate, integrate, execute, log …
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Endless possibilities
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Vault Distribution & Replication
Shared VaultEveryone uses a single vaultEveryone uses a single vault
DistributionFiles are stored local to the userFiles are stored local to the user
ReplicationFil i d b t ltFiles are copied between vaults
Users always retrieve from local vault
On demand or automatic replicationOn demand or automatic replication
Flexible deployment options
Accommodates slow network speeds
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Gets the needed file to the user quickly
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Solution Packaging and SharingSSource Export
Utility
Package
TargetXML
XML
XML
XML
XML
XML
ImportUtility
Community
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optional
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Federation
Federated propertiesDisplay important valuesDisplay important valuesfrom other systems insideInnovator
Federated ItemTypesEntire item is stored inanother system, but actsjust like a native Innovatorjust like a native InnovatoritemSearch, display and update external data
Single, consistent user interface
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Expose data stored in legacy systems
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Integrations
Enterprise SystemsAuthoring SystemsMCADEDA Aras Innovator ERPEDAElectricalSoftwareFirmware
MS Offi
Aras InnovatorConcept Design Development Launch Manufacture Support
Document MgtContract
Deliverables
Phase‐Gate Program Management
Configuration ManagementComplianceAuthoring
Integ. PlatformEnterprise
Integ. Platform
CRM
MS‐OfficeDesktop PublishingGraphic Design
Simulation
ControlPlans
Process Flows
File Vault
SalesConfigurator
Reports &Dashboards Manufacturing
Execution
MaintenanceRepair &Overhaul
RequirementsManagement
&Traceability
Quoting BOMs & Parts
FMEA CAPACorrective Actions
ManufacturingPlanningAVL / AML
QualifiedSuppliers
Deviations&
Waivers
Legacy ERP SystemsCAMCAPPDigital Factory
Ideation PLM / PDMIdeationRequirements Mgt.
/Sales ConfiguratorCollaborationCostingCompliance
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PDM Legacy /
Other Solutions
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Other Legacy Systems
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Integrationsl hMany potential integration points & approaches
TechnologiesFederation
Web ServicesUnify your enterprise systems
Many integration technology optionsAML
ESB / EAI
y g gy p(from modern to legacy capabilities)
Numerous prepackaged integrations available
IOM
Flat File
Integrations available from Partners
CAD
ffi
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Office
ERP
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Application‐Specific Clients
Aras provides a full‐featured clientInternet Explorer OOTB (for now)
General purpose
Community clients
Target clients to specific users or processes
Build your own client to suit your needs
Create mashups with other information
Browser‐independent client
Mobile clients (iPhone, etc.)
Integrations (Office, CAD, etc.)
Anyone can build a clientyAnything that can send/receive SOAP/XML can be client
Target specific user types or processes
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Embed PLM features in websites
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Wrap Up
Aras Innovator is more than PLMModern XML Web application framework for buildingEnterprise Business Solutions
Model‐Based Service Oriented Architecture (Model‐based SOA)
Extend existing capabilities to meet your needsBuild and share enterprise solutions
Integrate with other enterprise systems
Extremely Powerful, Endless possibilities…
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ACE 2011 International
Introduction toIntroduction toAdvanced Capabilities
Rob McAveney
300 Brickstone SquareSuite 904
Andover, MA 01810
Rob McAveney
Director of Product Management
aras.com
Andover, MA 01810
[978] 691‐8900
www.aras.com
Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved.
Aras